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Honda reveals electric roadster at Tokyo show

1 of 5Honda says the EV-STER shown in Tokyo will go from 0-to-60 mph in five seconds

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2 of 5Looks more like a video game cockpit than an EV

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3 of 5The Honda EV-STER, which debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show, has about 100 miles of driving range

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4 of 5The Honda EV-STER uses carbon materials for weight savings

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5 of 5The EV-STER is electric and rear-wheel drive

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Honda has always done sports cars in sharp fashion, and the lineage that started with the S500 in the early 1960s continued on Wednesday in Tokyo with the reveal of the EV-ster, an electric-powered roadster that signals the future style and potential propulsion for the company's athletic endeavors.

As the name implies, the EV-ster is a roadster with a range of 99 miles. It uses lithium-ion batteries to power the car to 62 mph in an estimated five seconds. The interior has two levers for steering, which highlight the futuristic layout.

But the striking exterior looks are perhaps the most impressive features. Clad in creamy white paint that sets off blue accents and piercing headlights, the car is meant to convey sport and pleasure, the company said.

“It expresses at the same time speediness, the universal appeal of mobility,” designer Ichiro Tobisawa said.

Honda also revealed the AC-X, a concept that shows off a vision for a larger sedan and that uses a plug-in hybrid configuration.

The micro commuter concept, a collaboration between Honda's auto and motorcycle divisions, also debuted.